In the humid surrounds of Cairns, community leaders and interested parties gathered to learn about this year's incarnations of the Community Engagement project. Tremendous efforts from the community leaders of 2007 projects. Thanks to all who participated, including project leaders, keynotes and speakers Gail Short, Michael Coghlan, Kaye Bowman ..
On this page you'll find slideshow presentations, as well as audio recordings from the day. Each project also has their own page, so be sure to follow up there.
Michael Coghlan, a world leader in developing online communities through use of audio technologies, gave a stirring overview of the warmth and generosity of connection that can happen via the web. Find out more about Michael and listen to the presentation via his podcast. Here you can (listen to his presentation as you) browse through his overhead slides.
Sandy and Renee told us about their project to engage local land manager and landcare workers in web2.0 social software technologies. More about the Queensland Murray Darling here.
Culture Link Queensland is a collaboration between four other arts network agencies. Eve Stafford of Arts Nexus and Sarah Angus from Queensland Community Arts Network (QCAN) told us how they have worked to support online community development among local artists, as well as deliver accredited vocational courses online. More about Culture Link here.
Richard Vinycomb and Jan Barham spoke of their bid to introduce sustainable e-learning into their community, working with the local ACE provider / Community College and the local government. More about the Byron Shire project here.
Kathleen Priestly told us how many connected projects across Tasmania had engaged local co-ordinators, mentors and people in the community to explore web2.0 technologies for a range of different social purposes.
Leonie Hibberson and Christina Cherry NSW spoke about the NSW Telecentres' Volunt-e-learning program; how the CTCA (Community Technology Centres Association) led their volunteer groups through online governance training. More about the project here.
The day after the live showcase in Cairns, community leaders from two projects presented in an online network event, known as "e-Show n Tell". Jan and Denece from East Gippsland joined Rod MacDonald from Byron Bay Shire ACE in a wide-ranging discussion of the stories and issues from their journeys.
Showcase 2007: Reaching a Bigger Pond
"Tools and Technology for forming Community"
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In the humid surrounds of Cairns, community leaders and interested parties gathered to learn about this year's incarnations of the Community Engagement project. Tremendous efforts from the community leaders of 2007 projects. Thanks to all who participated, including project leaders, keynotes and speakers Gail Short, Michael Coghlan, Kaye Bowman ..
On this page you'll find slideshow presentations, as well as audio recordings from the day. Each project also has their own page, so be sure to follow up there.
East Gippsland: 23 Things
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Keynote Speaker: Michael Coghlan
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Queensland Murray Darling
Sandy and Renee told us about their project to engage local land manager and landcare workers in web2.0 social software technologies. More about the Queensland Murray Darling here.powered by ODEO
Keynote Speaker: Gail Short
Gail Short spoke of projects involving Western Australian telecentres, and a sustainable partnership approach.Culture Link, Queensland
Culture Link Queensland is a collaboration between four other arts network agencies. Eve Stafford of Arts Nexus and Sarah Angus from Queensland Community Arts Network (QCAN) told us how they have worked to support online community development among local artists, as well as deliver accredited vocational courses online. More about Culture Link here.Byron Shire ACE
Richard Vinycomb and Jan Barham spoke of their bid to introduce sustainable e-learning into their community, working with the local ACE provider / Community College and the local government. More about the Byron Shire project here.powered by ODEO
Kaye Bowman introduced the day
Kaye Bowman introduced the projects, at the Cairns Community Engagement Showcase, leading us into the theme of "Ripples in the Pond".Tasmanian Communities Online
Kathleen Priestly told us how many connected projects across Tasmania had engaged local co-ordinators, mentors and people in the community to explore web2.0 technologies for a range of different social purposes.powered by ODEO
NSW Telecentres: Volunt-e-learning
Leonie Hibberson and Christina Cherry NSW spoke about the NSW Telecentres' Volunt-e-learning program; how the CTCA (Community Technology Centres Association) led their volunteer groups through online governance training.More about the project here.
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Online Events: e-Show n Tell
The day after the live showcase in Cairns, community leaders from two projects presented in an online network event, known as "e-Show n Tell". Jan and Denece from East Gippsland joined Rod MacDonald from Byron Bay Shire ACE in a wide-ranging discussion of the stories and issues from their journeys.You can find the recording via this link (in Elluminate), and the remnants of the online event at networksevents.flexiblelearning.net.au (you may need to register / login). We'll try to get the audio from this recording too.
(images: thanks to Dave & Bry at FLickr, and also (nz)dave )